Civil War Resource and Strategy Challenges

The video discusses the Civil War, highlighting the North's advantages in population, manufacturing, and infrastructure, which contributed to its success. The South, despite having strong military leaders, faced challenges in nation-building and class conflicts. The video questions whether the war's outcome was inevitable, considering the North's resources and the South's strategy of attrition.

What was one of the main advantages the North had over the South at the start of the Civil War?

• Stronger political leadership

• More experienced generals

• Better weather conditions

• A larger population

How did the North's industrial capacity compare to the South's during the Civil War?

• The South produced more firearms than the North

• The South had more factories than the North

• The North produced more than 90% of all goods in America

• The North produced fewer goods than the South

What logistical advantage did the North have over the South?

• More miles of railroad

• Better weather conditions

• More experienced generals

• Stronger political leadership

What was a major disadvantage for the South in terms of resources?

• Poor weather conditions

• Lack of experienced generals

• Fewer miles of railroad

• Less political support

Which of the following was a key advantage for the South during the Civil War?

• Superior military leaders

• Larger population

• Better infrastructure

• More industrial output

What was a significant challenge for the Confederacy in building a nation?

• Poor weather conditions

• Lack of military leaders

• Overcoming class conflicts

• Insufficient natural resources

Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by the Confederacy?

• Building national unity

• Lack of military leaders

• Overcoming class conflicts

• Creating a nation from scratch

What was one of the main strategies of the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• To focus on naval battles

• To outlast the North's efforts

• To form alliances with European countries

• To invade the North

Why was the South's strategy of attrition problematic?

• The North had superior resources

• The South had fewer generals

• The South had more internal conflicts

• The North had better weather

What was a key factor in the North's ability to sustain a long war?

• Better weather conditions

• Superior military leaders

• Greater industrial capacity

• More political support